Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Sunday Dec. 21, 2025

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Noon – 6 pm

Meet Santa and Other Beloved Holiday Characters at PaleyLand

The Paley MuseumManhattan

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Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
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Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

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Noon – 2 pm

The Nutcracker – Frank Ohman’s New York Dance Theatre

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

John Cranford Adams Playhouse at Hofstra UniversityUniondale

Noon – 5 pm

Santa in the Village

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Belmont Park VillageElmont

Noon – 4 pm

Gotham Burger Social Club Toy Drive

Ages: All
Free

131 Essex StreetNew York

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Noon – 1 pm

Theatresports: Family Improv

Ages: 3 – 12
Comedy
Theater

The Gallery PlayersBrooklyn

Noon – 2 pm

‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

The Theater at MSGMidtown

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Noon – 2 pm

The Nutcracker – New York Dance Theatre

Ages: 3 and up
Christmas
Dance

John Cranford Adams Playhouse at Hofstra UniversityUniondale

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12:30 – 1:30 pm

In Motion Workshops: For children ages 8-12

Ages: 9 – 12
Dance

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side

12:30 – 2:30 pm

JCC Chanukah Carnival

Ages: All
Holiday
Jewish

JCC of Great NeckGreat Neck

Broadway Magic Hour with Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio

1 – 2 pm

Broadway Magic Hour

Ages: All
Comedy
Theater

Broadway Comedy Clubnew york

1 pm

Breakfast With Santa

EGP Land & SeaIsland Park

1 – 3 pm

Winter Wonder Chanukah Party!

Ages: All
Community
Holiday

Center For Jewish Life – Sag HarborSag Harbor

1 – 3:30 pm

Flatfoot Flatbush

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Flatbush AvenueBrooklyn

1 pm

Kinfolk Playhouse Kwanzaa Party

The B.R.O. SpaceBrooklyn

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1 – 2 pm

Broadway Magic Hour Holiday Magic Spectacular

Ages: 5 and up
Holiday
Theater

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1 – 2 pm

New York Theatre Ballet Presents THE NUTCRACKER

Ages: 3 – 4
Christmas
Dance

Florence Gould TheaterManhattan

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2 – 3:30 pm

MOMIX – Alice at The Joyce Theater

Ages: All
Art
Community

The Joyce TheaterChelsea

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2 – 6 pm

Staten Island’s Newest Immersive Playground, RECESS!!

Ages: All
Attractions

Empire OutletsSaint George

2024 Nordstrom NYC Holiday

2 pm

Santa Snow Show and Elf-ies with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Nordstrom NYC FlagshipManhattan

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2 – 4 pm

Santa’s Coming to NY Waterway’s Weekend Holiday Market

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Midtown Ferry TerminalManhattan

2 – 3 pm

Storytime with tonies x Nordstrom Storytime HOLIDAY SING ALONG

Nordstrom NYC FlagshipManhattan

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2 – 5 pm

The Gateway’s Holiday Spectacular on Ice starring Nancy Kerrigan

Ages: 5 and up
Theater

The Gateway PACSCBellport

2 pm

Eglevsky Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

Tilles Center for the Performing ArtsBrookville

2:30 pm

My First Nutcracker

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Theatre RowNew York City

3 – 4:30 pm

Annual Christmas Concert: Gloria!

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Church of St. Ignatius LoyolaUpper East Side

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3 – 4:30 pm

The Grandest Princess Ball Ever!

Ages: 8 and under
Music
Theater

Carmine’s Italian Restaurant – Times SquareNew York City

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Festivals

BEAUTYS ENCHANTED HOLIDAY ADVENTURE

3 – 4 pm

Beauty’s Enchanted Holiday Adventure

Ages: 3 and up

hempstead houseSands Point

3 – 5 pm

‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

The Theater at MSGMidtown

3 pm

The Madison Theatre Christmas Celebration

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Madison TheatreRockville Centre

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3:30 – 4:30 pm

New York Theatre Ballet Presents THE NUTCRACKER

Ages: 3 – 4
Christmas
Dance

Florence Gould TheaterManhattan

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